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Emerging/Converging Technologies in the Solid Waste IndustryBy Pat Fahey, Pacific Systems
Where we came from•Average Route Size 200•Method of Operation: Manual•Creature Comforts: None•Radio Communication: Doughtfull
Where we are now•Average Route Size: 850•Fully Automated•Air Conditioned, Stereo Equipped•Radio Dispatched•Computer Equipped ?
Curent and Emerging Technology• Onboard Computers• GPS: Global Positioning System• Rfid: Radio Frequency Identification• Real Time Digital Communication• Route Optimization
OnBoard Computers•Handling Much Larger Route Files Generated by Residential Route Automation
OnBoard ComputersFunctionsComputerized Route ListPosting Of ExtraRecording of No Cans Out ‘NCO’Sequencing of RouteGPS Route AuditingAnd…….
OnBoard ComputersPictures
Onboard ComputerDesktop View
OnBoard ComputersOur Results•40% increase in ‘Extra’ Revenue•20 minutes per day per route decrease in administrative time•Unknown drop in unauthorized breaks
GPSCommon Myths•There is a fee for Service•It isn’t accurate•Its too Expensive
GPS Receiver under $150
RFIDCosts OverviewAntenna and Transceivers $2400Tags/Labels under $.50 per tag
Tag Read Results from field testing299 out of 300 tested at read range ofEight feet. Single failure do to
damaged tag
RFID• Radio Frequency Identifacation
RFIDRFID Tags give a positive confirmation
of service to a particular cart.Used for• Container/Cart Inventory Control• Positioning Computerized Route
Book• Determine type of Cart/Container
RFID
AntennaReaders/Transceiver
Digital CommunicationWhere’s WaldoReal Time Update Information• Trucks Location• Status of Load• Tip Record
Route OptimizationsThe Map Scurge• How efficient are we ?• Do we need that other Truck• The Data Issue• The Map Issue• National Benchmarks
We Need to Talk• Pat Fahey,• Southern Oregon Sanitation• 541-471-9223• [email protected]